• Employment Type: Full time, continuing
• Remuneration: Competitive total package
• Location: Kensington, NSW (Hybrid work arrangement available)

About UNSW:
UNSW isn’t like other places you’ve worked. Yes, we’re a large organisation with a diverse and talented community; a community doing extraordinary things. Together, we are driven to be thoughtful, practical, and purposeful in all we do. Taking this combined approach is what makes our work matter. If you want a career where you can thrive, be challenged and do meaningful work, you’re in the right place.

Why Your Role Matters:
The Senior Manager Financial Control (Business Process Optimisation) supports a range of improvement initiatives that drive optimal efficiency and strengthen financial controls. This is an opportunity to drive change in collaboration with senior leaders at UNSW.

The role will report to the Director, Financial Control & Compliance to develop a comprehensive understanding of the opportunities and challenges resulting from current policies, procedures, practices and deliver and actionable roadmap and framework for future processes. 

 Responsibilities: 

• Lead the implementation and delivery of the University’s Financial Control Framework
• Provide expert advice on policies, guidelines, procedures
• Present and delivery improvement opportunities through actionable roadmaps and a reporting.
• Foster collaborative and productive working relationships providing expert advice. 
• Liaise closely with the Finance System team and other Senior Finance Leaders in Peoplesoft enhancement projects by optimising process efficiency and key controls.
• Lead a chart of accounts review including re-design of financial processes in support of critical reporting requirements for the Group
• Manage the UNSW Financial Control Framework reporting for assigned stream, including budget and timeline guidance, and risk management.

 Who You Are: 

• Tertiary qualification and CA or CPA Qualification
• Experience managing multi-faceted corporate finance functions in a large organisation
• Significant senior management experience leading complex projects
• Extensive knowledge of legislative and statutory reporting and other requirements
• Experience interpreting and applying policy and guidelines
• Well-developed communication, interpersonal, and stakeholder management skills
• Critical attention to detail and ability to deliver results in line with required deadlines
• Experience in delivering exceptional customer service and developing outcomes

 For further information on the role & responsibilities, please refer to the position description

 How to Apply: Submit your CV & cover letter detailing your interest and suitability for the job (as per the skills & experience bullet points in the job description) before Tuesday 19 November by 11:55pm.
Please note: Sponsorship is not available for this role, valid Australian working rights are required on application.

UNSW Benefits and Culture: People are at the core of everything we do. We recognise it is the contributions of our staff who make UNSW one of the best universities in Australia and the world. Our benefits include: 

• Flexible Working Options (work from home, flexible hours etc) 
• Additional 3 days leave during December festive period.
• Career development opportunities 
• Up to 50% discount on UNSW courses
• Flexible 17% Superannuation contributions, additional leave-loading payments and salary sacrifice.
• Discounts and entitlements (retail, education, fitness passport)

Job queries contact: Katherine Molloy, Talent Acquisition Consultant
E: katherine.molloy@unsw.edu.au  (applications to the address cannot be accepted, please apply online)

UNSW is committed to equity diversity and inclusion. Applications from women, people of culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, those living with disabilities, members of the LGBTIQ+ community; and people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, are encouraged. UNSW provides workplace adjustments for people with disability, and access to flexible work options for eligible staff.